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IN SB0202

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/3/2018

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Freeman

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Distributing or displaying an intimate image without the depicted person's consent is a Class A misdemeanor, elevated to a Level 6 felony for repeat offenders
  • "Intimate image" is defined as a photograph, digital image, or video depicting sexual intercourse, sexual conduct, or uncovered buttocks, genitals, or female breast that was originally created with the subject's consent
  • "Distribute" covers transfers through any medium including telecommunications devices, networks, forums, or internet websites
  • Exemptions apply for reporting criminal acts, criminal investigations, and court-ordered disclosures
  • Effective date: July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Nonconsensual pornography. Defines "intimate image" and makes it a Class A misdemeanor for a person to distribute or display an intimate image of an individual who the person knows or reasonably should know does not consent to the distribution or display of the intimate image. Increases the penalty to a Level 6 felony for a second or subsequent offense.

Last Action

Senator Sandlin added as third author

1/11/2018

Committee Referrals

Corrections & Criminal Law1/3/2018

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